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Cal Poly Extended Education Coding Bootcamp

Gain the programming skills you need to build the career you want in 12-26 weeks.

Become a professional web developer through our full-time and part-time coding bootcamps. With industry-experienced instructors, a project-based curriculum, and supportive learning community, the Cal Poly Extended Education Coding Bootcamp will help you launch a lucrative tech career.

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Program at a Glance

12-26

Weeks

01/03

Apply By

01/08

Next Start Date

$1,500

Potential Scholarships

Why Learn Web Development

As a web developer or software developer, you’ll use your technical, creative, and problem-solving skills to support websites, app functions, servers, databases, and more. The Cal Poly Extended Education Coding Bootcamp curriculum teaches full stack JavaScript, equipping you with the skills to work cross-functionally on both front-end and back-end development.

Web development is a great choice for anyone looking for a lucrative, flexible career. With web developers in high demand, there are plenty of job and advancement opportunities available locally, nationally, and remotely. You can work for a company, start your own web development business, or make a career in freelancing. Graduates of the Cal Poly Extended Education Coding Bootcamp can pursue a role as a software developer, junior software engineer, and more.

The Demand for Web Developers

Based on projections by CyberStates, a research collection project by CompTIA, in 2021 there were 12.4 million tech jobs in the United States--contributing an estimated $2 trillion in direct tech industry economic output, or 10.5% of the national economy.

According to data from Lightcast™ . 2022, the employment of software developers is projected to grow 17.3% percent by 2032.

Graduates of the Cal Poly Extended Education Coding Bootcamp will qualify for full-time software development positions that could earn them an entry-level starting salary of $92,700—not including additional compensation in the form of benefits and bonuses.

Hiring for roles like Back-End Engineer, Computer Programmer, Full-Stack Engineer, and Web Developer, these companies are rapidly growing and building out their software development teams. Cal Poly Extended Education Coding Bootcamp grads will be well-equipped for these roles and many others.

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Bootcamp Application and Start Dates

    Full-Time
    Coding Bootcamp
    Jan. 08, 2024 - Mar. 29, 2024
    Full-Time
    Open
    Apply by Jan. 03, 2024
    Part-Time Weekday
    Coding Bootcamp
    Jan. 08, 2024 - Jul. 11, 2024
    Part-Time
    Open
    Apply by Jan. 03, 2024
    Part-Time
    Weekend Coding Bootcamp
    Jan. 20, 2024 - Jul. 14, 2024
    Weekends
    Open
    Apply by Jan. 09, 2024

Fullstack Academy is a top-ranked immersive school for technology career training. Fullstack Academy offers comprehensive live online training opportunities across the U.S. and prepares students with the in-demand skills they need to launch fulfilling tech careers.

Fullstack Academy brings its learning method, reputation, and community in facilitating the Cal Poly Extended Education Coding Bootcamp to help open doors to future job opportunities in California, online/remotely, and beyond!

How the Cal Poly Extended Education Coding Bootcamp Works

The Cal Poly Extended Education Coding Bootcamp is designed for students to pursue high-quality tech education while continuing to balance work or other commitments. Our program provides you with the flexibility to fit career development into your life.

  • Part-time and full-time bootcamp programs are available.

  • Bootcamp classes combine live online instruction taught by industry-experienced professionals with independent learning assignments.

  • All classes are held Monday-Friday.

    • 7:30am-12:00pm PT

  • Tuesday and Thursday Classes (With an Optional Lab on Wednesdays)

    • 6:30am-9:30am PT

    • 3:30pm-6:30pm PT

    Monday and Wednesday Classes (With an Optional Lab on Tuesdays)

    • 5:30pm-8:30pm PT

    Labs correspond with the start time of your regular classes. Participation in the weekly lab is optional, but strongly encouraged.

  • Saturday and Sunday Classes

    • 6:30am-9:30am PT

Class time and schedule options vary by month and are subject to change. To see available class times and schedules for your cohort of choice, complete your application or schedule a call with a student advisor.


Tuition

There are many ways to pay for your bootcamp experience, including self-pay, employer-pay, local/state government assistance, scholarships, and personal loans. Learn more about payment options.

  • Cal Poly Extended Ed Tech Bootcamps is committed to making tech education more accessible, so we’re reducing the enrollment deposit to $99* (normally $1,000) for a limited time. Get started on your journey before the deposit increases!

    Enrollment Deposit - $1,000 $99*
    Tuition During Program - $13,396
    Total Tuition - $13,495

    *Offer eligibility: Upon admittance into the program, pay the $99 refundable deposit in full prior to the enrollment date.

  • $500 Community Scholarship

    For Cal Poly Extended Education alumni, current students, and employees. All Cal Poly campuses are eligible.

    $1,000 Military Scholarship**

    For active-duty service members and military veterans.

    **Valid ID required.


Big Return On Your Investment

Lightcast™ . 2022 reports that the average entry-level web developer salary in California is over $71,000, making now an exciting time to start a career in web development.

Cal Poly Extended Education Coding Bootcamp grads are qualified to fill coding positions that earn salaries higher than the average entry-level Central Coast salary—including jobs requiring a bachelor’s degree.


What You Will Learn

Our full-stack JavaScript-based curriculum is designed to provide you with all the necessary skills to pursue a meaningful career in web development. As part of bootcamp, you’ll also:

  • Learn live online from industry-experienced professionals

  • Gain hands-on practice working with other developers

  • Graduate with a portfolio of projects to show employers

  • Receive career coaching and job search support

  • Be prepared for in-demand roles like Back-End Engineer, Computer Programmer, Full-Stack Engineer, and Web Developer

Along with the classroom sessions, students can attend a weekly lab where they can review key concepts, catch up on assignments, and work alongside peers. To prepare students for real-life work scenarios and environments, students also take part in career simulations during their training.

Weeks
 
  • Graphical User Interface

  • Command Line Interface

  • Development Environments

  • Git & GitHub

  • Intro to front-end development

  • JavaScript fundamentals

  • Development Team dynamics

  • Career Simulation - Front-end foundations project

  • CSS & HTML

  • Conditionals & comparisons

  • Loops & arrays

  • Objects & methods

  • Functions

  • Debugging

  • Test-driven development

  • Document Object Model

  • ES6 modules & the prototype chain

  • Async/Await

  • Career simulation - front-end development project

  • Intro to React

  • State & props

  • React Router

  • Hooks

  • Authentication

  • Career simulation - React project

  • Back-end fundamentals

  • Structured Query Language (SQL)

  • API routes

  • Career simulation - back-end project

  • Career simulation - full-stack development projects

  • Future planning for self-directed learning

*Please note that this is a sample curriculum and is subject to change.


Career Success

Students will gain valuable insight into how to build a successful career in coding from day one of the course. When you opt into career success services, you’ll receive guidance in:

  • Growing your professional network

  • Resume and LinkedIn profile optimization

  • Interview and assessment prep

  • Salary-negotiation workshops

  • And much more!

You’ll also graduate from the program with a portfolio of work that demonstrates your ability to solve real business problems for real companies.

Fullstack Academy graduates are highly sought after by some of the world’s leading companies.

*Cal Poly Extended Education Tech Bootcamps are powered by Fullstack Academy. The companies listed above have hired Fullstack Academy graduates.


Who Should Attend

Both the full- and part-time programs are specifically designed for beginners. There’s no experience required to apply, be accepted, or to succeed.

Successful bootcamp students have backgrounds in:

Teaching

Finance

Retail

Customer service

Graphic design

Admin

Biology

And more

If this sounds like you, apply today and join others just like you on the first steps to a life-changing career.


FAQs

  • The coding curriculum is broken up into five units:

    • Front-End Foundations: Explore the fundamentals of front-end web development, including CSS, HTML, and Command Line Interface.

    • Front-End Development: Deep dive into JavaScript, the Document Object Model, test-driven development, and more.

    • Development Libraries: Discover the purpose of React in JavaScript development, React routing, and executing custom code with Hooks.

    • Back-End Development: Learn back-end development, Structured Query Language (SQL), and API routes.

    • Full-Stack Development: Complete a Capstone project and expand your portfolio.

    For the Coding Bootcamp syllabus, click here and fill out the form.

  • Many of our part-time students are working full time while taking the program. Keep in mind that in addition to classroom hours, part-time students can expect 15-20 hours worth of assignments per week. Full-time students can expect 8-10 hours of assignments beyond the classroom hours.

  • Yes, the Cal Poly Extended Education Coding Bootcamp is beginner-friendly. It’s specifically designed for professionals without previous experience in coding. While some background knowledge is helpful, the only expectation is that students have general computer literacy skills in basics like efficiently using the Internet/cloud and Windows.

  • Your time with our career success team will include everything from workshops to one-on-one office hours to phone chats before big interviews. Alumni will also have access to a job board and have the opportunity to be connected with companies and organizations in our Employer Partner Network that are actively hiring.

  • To be eligible for the program, you must be at least 18 years old and a high school grad/GED holder by the start date of your intended cohort.

  • You do need to provide your own computer for the bootcamp. It can be a laptop or desktop as long as it meets the minimum machine specifications of your chosen program. Because the bootcamp is live online, you are required to have a webcam and microphone to participate in class.

    Ensuring you have a computer that meets the requirements for your course is an essential part of setting yourself up for success in our bootcamps.

    For full computer requirements for each of our program offerings, visit our Online Learning page.

  • No, part-time bootcamp students cannot mix and match class dates or times. You must select one of the established schedule options for your cohort of choice during the application process.


Ready to Start Learning?

Once you’re ready to start your tech journey, here are the steps you can expect in the admissions process.

  1. Fill out our online application form
  2. Take our nontechnical assessment
    • No coding experience required
    • Covers logical reasoning
    • Sent to you immediately upon submission of application
  3. Receive an entrance decision
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